GDPR turns six: Expert discusses AI impact
The European Union’s GDPR policy came into effect six years ago. Since then, it has become widely regarded as the standard for data sharing, but the rise of new technology has questioned its suitability and relevance. In this Help Net Security vide.....»»
Tipping points: Understanding the green Sahara"s collapse
Abrupt shifts within complex systems such as the Earth's climate system are extremely hard to predict. Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) have now succeeded in developin.....»»
AI’s impact on data privacy remains unclear
In this Help Net Security round-up, experts discuss the importance of embracing AI while implementing protective measures against threats, global AI adoption, consumer perceptions, and behaviors regarding data privacy. Complete videos Tracy Reinhold,.....»»
Apple planning redesigned iPhone, MacBook Pro, and Apple Watch that are significantly thinner
Last month, Apple unveiled its thinnest product ever with the new M4 iPad Pro. Measuring in at 5.1mm, the 13-inch M4 iPro Pro is even thinner than the iPod nano. As it turns out, Apple has plans to give the rest of its product lineups a similar tr.....»»
These are the PC upgrades that will have the biggest impact on performance
If you want to give your PC a boost, here's how you can make the most of your budget......»»
Study shows impact of Russian social media campaigns less pronounced than often assumed
Most people do not believe the disinformation spread by Russia about the war in Ukraine, even if they regularly use social media. Instead, the decisive factor in the efficacy of this propaganda is whether a person is fundamentally receptive to conspi.....»»
WWDC, macOS Sequoia, iOS 18, and Apple Intelligence on the AppleInsider Podcast
At last we know everything about Apple's AI moves — or at least at lot more than we did. Looking at how it will impact the apps we rely on, here's what Apple Intelligence is going to mean for us all.Craig Federighi buckles up, ready for Apple Intel.....»»
Quebec lake meteorite impact yields rare rocks and evidence of extreme heat
For more than a decade, Western University planetary geologist Gordon "Oz" Osinski has led expeditions to Kamestastin Lake in Labrador. The environment is a perfect training ground because the properties and rock formations—created by the violent i.....»»
Well-known star turns out to be not one star, but twins
Observations from the James Webb Space Telescope revealed that a particular star turned out not to be a single star at all, but actually a pair......»»
New CAFE mpg standards to take a back seat to EPA rules
Relaxed CAFE standards will likely have limited direct impact on automakers as the Biden administration prioritizes compliance with stricter tailpipe emission regulations from the EPA......»»
Paris 2024 Olympics to debut high-level breakdancing—and physics in action
Two athletes square off for an intense dance battle. The DJ starts spinning tunes, and the athletes begin twisting, spinning and seemingly defying gravity, respectfully watching each other and taking turns showing off their skill......»»
How words matter when facing the problem of children in care
New research from the Institute of Population Health at the University of Liverpool calls for unflinching conversations about what poverty and financial stress can do to families, and the impact on children's risk of entering care......»»
New tool to detect protein-protein interactions could lead to promising avenues for gene therapy and other treatments
SMU nanotechnology expert MinJun Kim and his team have developed a faster, more precise way to detect the properties and interactions of individual proteins crucial in rapid, accurate, and real-time monitoring of virus-cell interactions. This could p.....»»
Not wrapping but folding: Bacteria also organize their DNA, but they do it a bit differently
Some bacteria, it turns out, have proteins much like ours that organize the DNA in their cells. They just do it a bit differently. This is revealed by new research from biochemists at the Leiden Institute of Chemistry and the Max Planck Institute for.....»»
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Study explores the sun"s effects on the skin microbiome—it can create a damaged skin barrier
The impact of solar radiation on skin has long been understood but what about UV's effects on our skin's hidden world—its microbiome?.....»»
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance review: One of the best RPGs just got even better
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance turns an already great RPG into a generational classic......»»
Aerosols may affect climate more than previously thought
A key to improving climate prediction is to improve understanding of the impact of aerosol on clouds, commonly known as the aerosol-cloud-interaction, according to a new study led by Earth System Science Interdisciplinary Center (ESSIC) researchers p.....»»
Six months of SEC’s cyber disclosure rules
In this Help Net Security video, Mark Millender, Senior Advisor of Global Executive Engagement at Tanium, discusses the overall sentiment from CISOs of large, public companies on the effectiveness and understanding of SEC’s cyber disclosure rul.....»»
Security and privacy strategies for CISOs in a mobile-first world
In this Help Net Security interview, Jim Dolce, CEO at Lookout, discusses securing mobile devices to mitigate escalating cloud threats. He emphasizes that organizations must shift their approach to data security, acknowledging the complexities introd.....»»
As it turns out, Apple Watch heart rate monitoring can be used on lions too
A conservation veterinarian discovered that if you've got a sedated lion on your hands and need to monitor its heart rate, wrapping an Apple Watch around its tongue does the trick.Using an Apple Watch to measure a lion's heartrate is the best use of.....»»